An HITC exclusive earlier this month disclosed that Crystal Palace, Celtic, Aston Villa and Norwich were amongst the sides monitoring the 21-year-old's progress ahead of a potential move.

The Mail reports that the player has attracted £2m bids that have been rejected by the Royals, and while the report cannot name the clubs that made the offers, they do claim that they have not come from the Baggies or from Villa.

While the Mail adds that the Championship side are adamant that they will not be selling the prospect, it appears unlikely that West Brom will be deterred.

The club's technical director Nicky Hammond spent 16 years at the Madejski Stadium in various roles so will have a very strong idea of what Tshibola would bring to Tony Pulis' side were he to join.

However, Villa also have a strong connection to the midfielder with the club's new assistant boss, Steve Clarke being the manager that handed the youngster his professional debut nearly two years ago.